In Praise of Khaled Khalifa—Friend, Artist, Humanist
Robin Yassin-Kassab pays tribute to late Syrian writer and humanist Khaled Khalifa, who died at the age of 59.
Robin Yassin-Kassab pays tribute to late Syrian writer and humanist Khaled Khalifa, who died at the age of 59.
The latest breach of a cease fire agreement in Azerbaijan left Armenians in Artsakh with nothing to rely on, writes Seta Kabranian-Melkonian.
The editors of The Markaz Review recommends several world events from Oct 13 — Oct 27, 2023.
Poet and novelist Joumana Haddad tells the true story of a refugee from Aleppo who winds up on the streets of Beirut.
In a mix of theatrical performance, music and visual arts, three voices bear witness to the courage of exiles, reports Nada Ghosn.
Sophie Kazan reviews a colorful exhibition that conveys Moroccan history and culture via paintings, ceramics, photographs, 1960s and 1970s film footage, woven textiles and posters.
Acclaimed by French critics for her performance in Wajdi Mouawad’s "Mère," Aida Sabra stars in a play on domestic violence.
Naima Morelli talks to Rose Issa, Sara Raza, Farah Abushullaih and Alia Al-Senussi about art and intellectuals.
A Markaz Review bi-weekly roundup of our editors' favorite selections from within the global arts and culture scene.
Selma Dabbagh reviews a masterpiece that gives insight into the life of a remarkable woman artist striving to live on her own terms.
Aomar Boom describes the centrality of donkeys and mules to life in the unforgiving earthquake-shattered terrain of the High Atlas Mountains.
Brahim El Guabli argues that Morocco's disaster survivors must be able to communicate in their mother tongue.
Noshin Bokth reviews a Palestinian literary classic set in Nablus about resignation and resistance under Israeli military occupation.
Nazlı Koca interviews novelist Ebru Ojen and her translators on the creative process of bringing her latest book into English.
Kaya Genç reviews Ebru Ojen's newly translated novel, an exploration of a Kurdish mother grappling with the sacrifices of motherhood.